Heavy Maintenance Fitters

Arriva; Crewe; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A railway maintenance service provider in Crewe is seeking a Heavy Maintenance Fitter to join their team. The role involves maintaining and overhauling rail vehicles, operating within depot limits and ensuring adherence to safety procedures. Candidates should possess a minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering, along with good knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering. This position offers the opportunity to work Monday to Friday with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Engineering.
• Previous experience with rail vehicle maintenance activities is desirable.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and overhaul of Rail Vehicles to standards and procedures.
• Operate rail vehicles within depot operating limits.
• Ensure safety procedures are adhered to.

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance understanding

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering

Job description

Join the Arriva TrainCare Team as a Heavy Maintenance Fitter!

Organisation; Arriva TrainCare (ATC)

Working Hours – Monday to Friday 06 : 30 – 14 : 30pm

Salary – £40,018.66 per annum

About Us

At Arriva TrainCare we provide high quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant. We operate throughout the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough.

Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva, you’ll be part of a professional team with these core behaviours at heart;

We care passionately

We do the right thing

We make the difference

The Role

We have some exciting new opportunities to join our Heavy Maintenance team within the Crewe depot to support with upcoming projects. Within this role work will vary depending on the projects we have available for general tasks include fitting floors, panelling, seating, tables, windows and doors within the interior of the rolling stock. Electrical tasks can involve installation and replacement of traction and rolling stock components and carrying out modifications in accordance with specified procedures and ability to install and terminate vehicle control wiring harnesses.

What You’ll Do

Carry out maintenance and overhaul of Rail Vehicles to laid down standards and procedures

Carry out work allocated by the Service Delivery Leader to the recognised standards

Operate rail vehicles, within depot operating limits, in accordance with relevant operating procedures

Ensure that safety procedures and documents are adhered to in accordance with VMI and local work instructions

Ensure work sheets are signed off on completion of work

Use of correct PPE with standards and local instructions

What You Bring

Qualifications – minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Engineering

Experience – previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities is desirable

Knowledge – good understanding of depot operations with the ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Engineering – strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering

Ready to start your next journey?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting Arriva TrainCare, we want to hear from you!